Medieval Ecclesiastic Vessica Seal of a Bishop

Code: 10791

This is a nice and original ecclesiastic medieval seal matrix, dating to the 13th - 14th century A.D. The seal is pointed oval (Vessica) shape, depicting a bishop standing within a gothic tracery. The bishop is front facing, holding a crozier and giving a blessing. Above a depiction of the Annunciation with a kneeling Archangel Gabriel in front of a figure of the Virgin Mary. The lettering is cut ina Lombardic script and will give the full name and details of the original owner (as yet undeciphered but researchable with some time and knowledge). 

The seal is in excavated condition, intact with a nice green patina and traces of the original gold gilding. 

OBJECT: Vessica Seal Matrice

CULTURE: Medieval

DATE: c. 13th - 14th century A.D.

MATERIAL: Bronze

SIZE: 34mm x 20mm x 4mm

WEIGHT:  11.3 grams

PROVENANCE: Ex. European Private Collection, Netherlands.